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Melvin Breland Obituary
Melvin "Junior" Breland, Jr., age 79 and a resident of Gulfport, died Monday, November 28, 2005, in Gulfport.
Mr. Breland was a native of Perkinston and a resident of Gulfport since 1939. He was an Army veteran of World War II, was employed with Teledyne Irby Steel for 43 years, and was a Baptist.
Mr. Breland was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin and Hattie Madden Breland; a sister, Velma Griffin; and six brothers, Jessie Madden, Roland Breland, Cleo Breland, Woodrow Breland, Leo Breland, and Rev. Olen Breland. Survivors include his wife, Sarah L. Breland; three sons, Kenneth R. Breland, Randy P. Breland, and John C. Seay, Jr., and his wife, Jolena, all of Gulfport; five daughters, Kathryn Magnusen and her husband, Ricky, Cyndi Parker and her husband, Olen, all of Perkinston; Charlotte Bales and her husband, Robert, of Picayune; Rachel McClendon and Sandra Gavagnie and her husband, Alan, all of Gulfport; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be at Riemann Memorial Funeral Home, Hwy 49 North in Gulfport, today, November 29, from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. The service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, in the funeral home chapel with burial in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Gulfport.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dianne Herrmann-Adams
March 9, 2006
Pawpaw, I will forever have you with me in my heart. You were a GREAT inspiration to me and I will make sure I tell your great grand daughter all of the wonderful things you and I shared and how much you loved her and how much I loved you and how much we will miss you. I love you forever, your very first grandbaby, Dianne Elizabeth. xxxooo
Rhonda Magnusen Singley, Stacey Magnusen & Albert J. Magnusen
December 5, 2005
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time.
JOHNNIE POWELL
December 2, 2005
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU ALL. HOPE YOU WILL FIND COMFORT.
Freda Warren (Bolton)
December 1, 2005
My deepest thoughts are with all of yall and just know that he is in Gods hands now and forever. We have lost touch with each other but I always remember the good times we had as kids.
Patsie Bolton Killegrew
November 30, 2005
I keep in touch with the Gulf Coast online through The Sun Herald and was so sad when I saw where Junior had passed away. I'll let Freda and Sandra know about your Dad. I remember all the good times all us kids had growing up on Landon Road. Over the years I have thought about all of you many times. I want you to know you're all in my thoughts and prayers and God is taking care of your Dad now. Take care and have faith. God Bless You All.
The Staff of Riemann Funeral Homes
November 29, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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